Nathalie van der Jagt
Employment Law Attorney
“From complex issue to clear solution”
Nathalie van der Jagt
Employment Law Attorney
“From complex issue to clear solution”
Employment law is constantly evolving, legally challenging, and fundamental to every employment relationship. This is precisely why Nathalie van der Jagt has specialized in this field. She looks beyond the legal rules and translates complex issues into clear, practical solutions.
Colleagues call her a “walking labor law encyclopedia. She also has the ability to look at a case analytically and creatively. Nathalie van der Jagt combines her in-depth legal expertise and eye for detail with a solution-oriented mindset and takes her clients step-by-step into the best strategy.
Her double major in labor law and civil law gives her additional insight into procedural law and matches her love of litigation. She has extensive knowledge and experience litigating before various bodies, such as District Court, Court of Appeal and the Human Rights Board. In addition, she is fluent in English, both speaking and writing, which makes her especially valuable to international clients.
Expertise & Specialization
Dismissal & reorganizations
Advising, negotiating and litigating in various dismissal cases.
International issues
Guidance for expats and employers with foreign parent companies, advising on remote and cross-border work.
Works council law
Support for works councils and advice on works council rights.
Employment law for organizations
Regular sparring partner for illness, dismissal, contract formation or implementation of new legislation.
Approach & Methodology
Easily accessible – clients have direct contact, without intermediary secretarial involvement.
Strategic and practical approach – solutions are both well-considered and executable.
Committed until the issue is resolved – even in complex or deadlocked situations, a solution is always found.
Approachable and transparent – clear about approach, progress, and costs.
Education & Work Experience
- Employment law attorney – Wessel Van der Lans Advocaten (2022 – present)
- Employment law clerk Russel Lawyers (May 2021 – November 2021)
- International Baccalaureate (IB) – English language skills at academic level
Publications & Memberships
- Member of the Dutch Bar Association
- Member of the Employment Law Association (VvA)
- Member of the Association of Young Employment Law Attorneys (VJAA)
- Regular author of blogs about expats and foreign employers
Contact Nathalie
Do you have an employment law question?
- International employment contracts
- Dismissal procedures and reorganizations
- Bonuses and non-compete clauses
Training
For regular clients, Jordie regularly provides:
- Employment law update training
- Workshops for HR departments
- Practical sessions for works councils